Anchorite
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Canned air on the reloading bench. Q-tips and lighter fluid are close by. Routine inspections and the occasional cleaning. Light lube of oil if needed. I try to always run clean brass…that helps immensely.
I've sonicated with about 50:50 vinegar (eyeball measurement, not precise at all) and water plus a shot of Dawn. They come out nice, but the bright metal gets a light coat of rust pretty fast if you're not careful. YMMV.One thing I can say is they work better clean! And you know you I’ve seen dies with a lil surface rust on them? I wonder if a vinegar bath would take care of that? Mine had a lil spot.. the penetrating oil and scotch brite fixed it but the vinegar or that “big 45” rust removing Brillo pad maybe
I don't think I've ever cleaned a die.Gus, you are going to disown me...
Up until just about a year ago... I NEVER cleaned my dies.